heavier string guages

Will heaveir sting guages help get rid of the buzz on my E (mostly on the first 5 frets)string? Apart from adjusting my bridge, is there anything else I should be concerned about? I'm switching from .100 to .105 guage. Thanks!

The saddle on the "E" string may be too low.
also check for neck relief, it may need a little.
It is also possible the nut is the problem (cut too low).
if you are unsure what to do or how to go about it, have it set up professionally.

Originally posted by greendayjustin Will heaveir sting guages help get rid of the buzz on my E (mostly on the first 5 frets)string? Apart from adjusting my bridge, is there anything else I should be concerned about? I'm switching from .100 to .105 guage. Thanks!

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Yes, heavier strings will change your action, but you can raise the saddle to adjust for string buzzing.

Once you string your bass with the heavier guage strings you will need to adjust the relief on your neck and reintonate your bass.

You may also need to check the grooves in the nut, make sure they are wide enough to accomadate the larger strings!

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True..Fret buzz shouldn't be an issue directly related to string gauges.. Changing your string gauges will affect tension though! Heavie strings will bring more tension at standard tuning than regular strings, which feels very different in your fingers.. take that in count if you still want to go with heavier gauges after adjusting the neck relief and the action.

Yes it would, and you turn the truss rod counter clockwise no more than 1/8 to a 1/4 turn at a time. Let the neck sit for awile to adjust fully to the set, repeat again only if necessary, though that first adjustment should be enough. play all that notes on the neck after the first adjustment to see if the buzz is gone.

just make sure you don't get any buzz. and adjust the neck if you have to also. i changed from a .45-.130, to .55-.135. when i got them on, omg, the clarity kicked ass. and they are so much tighter and sound crisper too man.